They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Baker/Fleming)

Enslaved Persons Named: William

On March 8, 1843, W.T.E. Baker sold to J.S. Fleming for $306 “the following named slave (to wit) William.” Witnessed by John S. Norman, T.W. Quarterman, J.P. Recorded on May 5, 1843, by E. Way, Clerk.

Source: Family Search.org. Liberty County Superior Court “Deeds and mortgages, 1777-1920; general index to deeds and mortgages, 1777-1958,” Film: Deeds & Mortgages, v. M-N 1842-1854,” Record Book M, pp. 94. Image #74 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-546Y?i=73)